Feeling like you belong—in a classroom, in a major, at an institution—is one of the most important factors in whether you persist and succeed in college. When students sense that their backgrounds, ...

At first glance, the classroom looks almost like any other. There are four walls, desks and chairs, a row of windows, and a white board up front. But look closer. And you’ll see that this particular ...

Imagine your child in the same classroom with his peers, side by side, learning with them and from them-and thriving. Now imagine not having to fight for the support and services that guarantee him an ...

If you’re teaching this fall, you’re probably trying to figure out how your courses will be affected by the dual reverberations of Covid-19 and Black Lives Matter. Being prepared for an uncertain ...

The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), passed in 1975, ensures that eligible children with disabilities receive free public education along with the services they need to succeed. The IDEA act ...

Growing up, I was always taught to be inclusive to everyone, especially my classmates who I would see every day. My godbrother has autism, and being inclusive has always been important to me because I ...

On Nov. 3, 2017, the On Special Education blog published “Does Inclusion Slow Down General Education Classrooms? ” The post, which covers a recently released survey of teachers, presents a complex ...

With greater awareness of gender identity from toddlers to teens comes the responsibility of the people in their lives to recognize, honor, and celebrate these unique differences anywhere—and ...

An inclusive early learning environment doesn’t just benefit children with disabilities or special health care needs — it also benefits their classmates, families and the community as a whole, ...